Autumn begins, missing the chance to say goodbye.

This past weekend, my six-week online workshop officially kicked off. I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with over 200 friends.

In this workshop, there were several numbers that surprised me:

My first workshop was in the spring of 2022, targeting overseas professionals, but 28% of the participants who signed up were based in China.

This was somewhat unexpected to me, but upon reflection, it makes sense. Many of the participants are friends who work in foreign companies in China or plan to go abroad. After one workshop, several classmates indeed ended up in the United States.

This autumn, the theme of my talk remains overseas careers, but this time, the participants have spread across the globe. The majority are from mainland China, followed by North America, with others from Europe, Japan, Australia, the Philippines, and Peru.

I think this is also one of the meanings of such workshops—to be classmates with friends from all over the world.

In the first workshop, nearly half of the participants had work experience in two or more countries, and the industries they came from were also highly diverse. This time is no different—we have friends from IT, healthcare, finance, scientific research, education and training, and many other fields. In fact, to some extent, the industry each person ends up in is a matter of chance, so thank you all for not giving up on your search along your own paths.

The workshop has no restrictions on age, experience, or industry. Just like the first time, the participants’ ages and experience levels span a wide range. Most friends have 10 years or more of work experience, and quite a few have 15 or even 20 years or more. On the other end, there are always a few students still in school who participate each time. I think for the relatively younger friends, this should be a precious opportunity to walk alongside many experienced friends. Many things in life may seem like they can be accelerated, but in the end, time is fair—many things simply require time to understand and experience. So I am also very happy to walk alongside so many friends who are constantly reflecting and seeking change on their life journeys.

Our students joked that this class group is like a top-tier business school setup. Actually, it's not—business schools have a much younger average age. This is more like a senior business school, haha.

Due to the number of registrations quickly reaching the planned limit, we have closed the registration channel ahead of schedule. We sincerely apologize to the many applicants who submitted their registrations in the final days but could not be accommodated this time. I will continue to offer workshops next year, and although the exact timing has not yet been determined, students who wish to participate in the next session can pre-register by scanning the QR code on the poster below the article and paying a deposit to secure a spot for the next workshop. The deposit is expandable—$100 can be deducted as $200 toward the tuition fee. If you are unable to attend the next workshop, the deposit is fully refundable.

This workshop featured 9 volunteers who had previously participated in the first session, serving as teaching assistants. After hearing their introductions, everyone exclaimed that they were an "all-star teaching assistant team."

As today's Easter egg, let me show you the introduction to the teaching assistant team.

Mother of two children, former executive at BlueFocus, a domestic listed PR company, MBA from the University of Southern California, President of the Jiaotong University Southern California Alumni Association, and President of the University Alliance Literary Society.

He earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Communication at Purdue University and worked for over a decade in the Department of Communication at a university in Minnesota, where he served as the associate department chair. His research focuses on interpersonal communication and cross-cultural communication.

Industry: Healthcare Graduated with a degree in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, with nearly 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Previously served as a director at an analytics firm, leading the Shanghai team.

Passionate about social inequality issues, women's rights, and personal growth, firmly believing that "love is the true meaning of life."

Chinese-American Doctor of Positive Psychology, MBCT Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Instructor, seven-year university professor of positive psychology, previously served as a Human Resources Specialist at a non-profit organization in the United States and as Human Resources Director at a European angel investment group. Currently engaged in the teaching, research, and practical work of mindfulness, positive psychology, and Buddhist psychology.

Having worked for the Chinese government for many years, I later pursued graduate studies and employment in France. Subsequently, I moved to Los Angeles, USA, where I have been working at a local law firm, serving as the Director of the China Affairs Department for nearly a decade.

Ph.D. in Entomology from Purdue University, followed by research positions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and North Carolina State University. Currently serving as an associate professor at a university in Ohio.

My career path has been relatively straightforward, typical of a science-focused academic. My lab research focuses on the genetics, brain, and behavior of bees. Beyond the surface labels, I love sports and outdoor activities, and I have been practicing traditional martial arts for a year and a half, as well as playing the piano for a year.

Senior oncologist and medical knowledge enthusiast, nearly fifty years old, set aside all accolades to switch careers, now working in clinical trial-related medical roles at a leading multinational company, driven by curiosity for medical knowledge and a desire to set an example for his daughter.

Workshop Phase 1 and Phase 2 alumni. My hobbies include reading, listening to music, working out (though I'm not particularly skilled at it), and taking walks in nature. I'm very happy to have the opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant, meet all of you, and grow together.

I came to the United States to earn a master's degree, worked as a data analyst for 18 years, and later transitioned to a full-time real estate agent.

I participated in the first and second workshops and felt I gained a lot. I look forward to growing together with everyone in this session.